Weekend ratings predictions: Olympic Games, NFL preseason and more - Sporting News First, the results of last week's predictions: — PGA Championship, third and final rounds. Predictions: 2.7 and 4.3; final ratings: 1.3 (rain) and 3.4. — Women's British Open, final round. Prediction: 0.5; final rating: 0.6. — MLB "Sunday Night Baseball," Mariners-Cubs. Prediction: 1.0; final rating: 1.2. — NHRA … [Read more...]
Exclusive: CAS partially upholds Olympic appeal of Russian swimmer Efimova (Reuters)
Exclusive: CAS partially upholds Olympic appeal of Russian swimmer Efimova (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Four-times breaststroke world champion Yulia Efimova was handed an Olympic lifeline on Thursday when the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially upheld her appeal against a Games ban. Efimova had been disqualified from competing by swimming governing body FINA between October, … [Read more...]
Weekend picks: Summer Stomp brings music to the great outdoors – Chicago Daily Herald
Weekend picks: Summer Stomp brings music to the great outdoors - Chicago Daily Herald Band camp? Spend a summer weekend outdoors when Mackey's Hideout launches this year's Summer Stomp Music & Camping Festival Friday. The fest's two stages feature a lineup of local musical acts, including Thinner Teed, Found Hounds, Miles Over Mountains, Family Groove Company, Under the Willow and more, and … [Read more...]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino cleared in ethics probe
FIFA president Gianni Infantino cleared in ethics probe Geneva (AFP) – FIFA’s ethics committee on Friday cleared president Gianni Infantino of ethics violations after investigating him over his use of private jets, personal expenses, hiring methods and a contract dispute. “After conducting both preliminary and formal investigation proceedings, the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: Carson Palmer isn't holding the Cardinals back
2016 NFL Preview: Carson Palmer isn't holding the Cardinals back Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2016 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 6, the day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason. When Carson Palmer dropped back to pass in the third … [Read more...]
Team USA swimmers show off karaoke skills
Team USA swimmers show off karaoke skills What’s more fun than driving around and belting out sing-along songs with some of your closest friends? We can’t think of anything. Prior to going to Rio, the United States swim team decided to let loose and put their karaoke skills on full display, much like they did four years ago. Joined by Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin, as well as other big … [Read more...]
Nigerian soccer team welcomed to Rio with wrong anthem
Nigerian soccer team welcomed to Rio with wrong anthem Nigeria defeated Japan on Thursday, 5-4 (Getty) No team had a harder time getting to Rio de Janeiro than the Nigerian men’s soccer team, and when the players finally arrived they had just hours to prepare for a match against Japan. What was their reward for a tumultuous trip? The wrong national anthem. When it came time before the game … [Read more...]
Brazil booed off as Neymar flops in South Africa stalemate
Brazil booed off as Neymar flops in South Africa stalemate Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazil and superstar Neymar were booed off as their quest for a maiden Olympic football gold medal began with a 0-0 draw against 10-man South Africa. Barcelona ace Neymar is by far the biggest name in the competition and has been tasked with restoring pride to Brazilian football after a catastrophic 7-1 semi-final … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Seattle Backfield Update
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Seattle Backfield Update Marshawn Lynch proved that the Seattle backfield is a fertile spot for producing fantasy points, as the Seattle offense has maintained a distinct focus on running the football under Pete Carroll. From 2012-2015, the Seattle offense has registered no worse than 3rd among NFL teams in rushing attempts, and even supported quality fantasy … [Read more...]
Jay Bruce's first homer with the Mets comes at the perfect time
Jay Bruce's first homer with the Mets comes at the perfect time Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. No doubt you heard people say this week that trading for Jay Bruce was an insurance policy for … [Read more...]